MN Gov. Walz Condemns Deadly CBP Shooting, Vows State-Led Investigation

Condemnation of Federal Actions

• 💔 Governor Tim Walz expressed deep sorrow for the death of a 37-year-old Minnesota resident, calling the federal occupation of Minneapolis a "campaign of organized brutality."
• 🚫 Walz stated unequivocally that Minnesota's justice system will handle the investigation, asserting that the federal government "cannot be trusted" to lead it.
• 🗣️ He directly called on Donald Trump to "Remove this force from Minnesota," accusing federal agents of sowing chaos and violence.

State's Response and Investigation

• 🏛️ The state will conduct its own investigation, with the Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson assuring that officials are working to get answers and restore normalcy.
• 🚨 State resources, including the State Patrol, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), and the National Guard, are available to support local law enforcement.
• ⚠️ Walz criticized the federal government's rush to judgment and narrative-spinning, emphasizing the need for a fair and thorough investigation.

Call for Peace and Rule of Law

• 🕊️ Governor Walz urged Minnesotans to remain peaceful in their demonstrations, emphasizing that meeting violence with violence is not the answer.
• ✊ He praised Minnesotans for exercising their First Amendment rights peacefully and for supporting their neighbors despite the federal actions.
• ⚖️ The governor stressed that Minnesotans and local law enforcement are the "adults in the room" upholding the rule of law and human decency.

National Guard Deployment

• 🛡️ The Minnesota National Guard has been activated and is providing security support, including at the Whipple building, in coordination with local law enforcement.
• 💰 Governor Walz noted that the federal government will be billed for the costs incurred by the National Guard due to their "reckless actions."

Federal Law Enforcement Narrative

• 🤥 Walz rejected the federal narrative that the deceased posed a threat to agents, calling it "nonsense" and "lies."
• 🔍 He highlighted the existence of multiple video angles and urged the public to trust their eyes and ears, promising that justice will be served.
• 🤝 State and local law enforcement remain ready and willing to arrest violent offenders, regardless of the source of information, and will continue to work with federal agencies when appropriate.